Medicago polymorpha Toothed bur-clover (Leguminosae)

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Medicago polymorpha
Toothed bur-clover
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The Medicago polymorpha plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Toothed bur-clover. Some home gardeners know the variety as M. denticulata. M. hispida.

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Latin Name:  Medicago polymorpha
Common Name:  Toothed bur-clover
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sandy or gravelly soils near the sea[17].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a dry neutral soil and dislikes shade. Prefers a light well-drained soil[206]. A very variable plant[17]. Cultivated for its edible leaves in China[206]. This species has a symbiotic relationship with certain soil bacteria, these bacteria form nodules on the roots and fix atmospheric nitrogen. Some of this nitrogen is utilized by the growing plant but some can also be used by other plants growing nearby[200]. When removing plant remains at the end of the growing season, it is best to only remove the aerial parts of the plant, leaving the roots in the ground to decay and release their nitrogen.

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